The City of St. Joseph Health Department, Animal Control & Rescue division is hosting
Howl-A-Palooza “Woof’in Wild West” in the parking lot off Marion Street near the
entrance to the park.

The Corby Dog Park off-leash area is an enclosed space northwest of Corby Pond and south of Eagles baseball field (located
at 22nd and Marion Streets). Howl-a-Palooza will take place Saturday, September 9th,
2017 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Howl-a-Palooza’s theme is “Woof’in Wild West” and will feature a variety of western
style activities for community members and their canine companions. Owners and their
dogs are encouraged to participate in several contests such as “best western costume”,
pet and owner look-alikes, and tricks that showcase talent and training. Local businesses
will host vendor booths.

St. Joseph Friends of the Shelter will have multiple shelter pets available for on-site
adoptions. Adoption fees vary depending on spay/neuter status and the size of the
animal, but range from around $40 to almost $130 for large dogs.

Annual memberships to Corby Dog Park cost $5.00 and will be sold at Howl-a-Palooza.
Proof of registration; rabies, distemper, and parvovirus vaccinations and spay/neuter
surgery are required at the time of membership purchase. Responsibilities and
regulations accompany membership. The complete document for membership can be
found on the City of St. Joseph website, http://www.stjoemo.info/index.aspx?NID=224.

As outlined in membership documents, children under 8 are not allowed in the off-leash
area, but are invited to participate in all other activities related to Howl-A-Palooza.
In addition to being available at the celebration, dog park membership applications are
accepted during regular business hours at area veterinary clinics; the City of St. Joseph
City Hall, 1100 Frederick Avenue, in the Customer Service room 104; or at the St.
Joseph Animal Control and Rescue Shelter at 701 Lower Lake Road.